Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,730 per week in Harvey, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Harvey, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,730 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year in a telemetry setting required License: Must have valid RN license in hand Certifications: BLS, ACLS required Must-Have: - Competent in rhythm strip interpretation - Experience with chronic vent and EKG - Ability to initiate and maintain cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem Description: Assess acute changes in patients and work in a fast-paced environment. Chronic ventilator experience is preferred. Registered Nurse must be competent in rhythm strip interpretation and is required to pass an EKG strip test. Competence in initiating and maintaining cardiac drips such as dobutamine, amiodarone, and cardizem is preferred. The RN will be responsible for all aspects of trach care and management, with respiratory therapy available if needed. Patient diagnoses include myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cerebrovascular accident, syncope, diabetic ketoacidosis, congestive heart failure, post-pacemaker, stent, electrophysiology study, COVID-19, end-stage renal disease, and pulmonary embolism. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial support. The daily census is approximately 35 patients, with a maximum of 46 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:6, but may increase during peak times. Certified nursing assistants will assist with a ratio of 1:10 to 1:12. Special procedures and equipment in use include telemetry monitoring and IV pumps.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS